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RBY 838K

1972 BMW 2000

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,025 mi
Last recorded24,025 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 1972 BMW 200044,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 838K
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 24,025 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,660 miles

engine / gearbox / rear dif oil leaks

Fail 14 Sep 2017 21,646 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler exessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint cover (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint bottom joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush large bush split out (2.4.G.2)

Steering locking device missing all 4 mid joint split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

engine / gearbox / rear dif oil leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,047 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 19,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,820 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,790 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 2000?

Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
brake binding 42
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 32
Stop lamp not working 29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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RBY 838K is a 1972 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 BMW 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,581 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 2000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBY 838K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this BMW 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBY 838K registered?

RBY 838K is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is RBY 838K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 838K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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